Tag: life lessons
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25 Things My Mom Was Absolutely Right About
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever found yourself exclaiming, “Wow, I sound just like my mom!” then you’re in for a treat. It turns out, our mothers often possess an uncanny knack for knowing what’s best. Recently, I found myself echoing my mother’s advice while scolding my daughter, “You don’t need to spend an eternity…
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3 Ways Dog Ownership Prepares You for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Yes, you read that right. Before you dismiss this idea as nonsense, let’s clarify: I fully understand that dogs and babies are entirely different beings. I have both—a loyal canine companion and a tiny human—and while my love for the latter is profound, my experience with the former has been invaluable. Many…
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Father Passes Away Just Moments After Dancing with His Daughter at Her Wedding
Get Pregnant Fast In a heart-wrenching story, James Carter experienced one of the most cherished moments of his life—dancing with his daughter at her wedding—only to tragically pass away shortly afterward. Just minutes after sharing that special father-daughter dance, he suffered a fatal heart attack. According to his wife, Linda, family was paramount to James,…
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5 Ways My Health Challenges Made Me A Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I received my diagnosis of breast cancer, my son was only 18 months old, and I had just returned to work after maternity leave a mere seven months earlier. The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and it was a pivotal moment in my life. However, through this challenging…
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The Significance of a Camp Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: It’s the summer of 1983, and I find myself at Camp Greenwoods, a bustling hub of laughter and camaraderie. I was the unfortunate soul who sparked a lice outbreak in our cabin. While lounging on the grass with my fellow campers, an attentive counselor noticed me scratching my head. A…
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What I Want My Kids to Cherish About Their Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the early years of my children’s lives, I find myself reflecting on my own upbringing. The fondest memories from my childhood date back to when I was around 5 to 7 years old. Those days were filled with suburban homes, playing with neighborhood friends until sunset, and the joy…
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What Judy Blume’s Books Taught Me About Womanhood
Get Pregnant Fast When you think of the significant milestones in a young woman’s life—first period, first bra, first kiss—there’s one pivotal experience that often goes unrecognized: the first time reading Forever… by Judy Blume. As an awkward, book-loving pre-teen, I devoured Blume’s collection of middle-grade novels—Superfudge, Blubber, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?—but…
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14 Inspirational Commencement Quotes to Motivate Your Graduate
Get Pregnant Fast As graduation season approaches, many influential figures take the stage to share their wisdom with new graduates. Recently, notable personalities such as Ava Green, Jason Lee, and Harper Collins have offered their insights, reminding us of the significance of this pivotal moment. Even celebrities not typically known for their introspection, like Kanye…
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I Drive a Clunker, and I’ve Never Been Happier
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something oddly exhilarating about cruising around in a genuine clunker. Perhaps it’s the influence of countless films. When I’m behind the wheel of my 1988 Chevy Impala, which I snagged for a mere $600, I can’t help but feel a connection to my inner slacker hero. If my car were a…
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Why I Allow My Daughter to Get Back Up on Her Own
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I find myself navigating the often surprising reactions of others towards my children’s falls and stumbles, particularly with my daughter. While my son was encouraged to “shake it off” when he was little, the response to my daughter’s tumbles is quite different. People seem shocked when I don’t rush…